EA Announces Next Battlefield Game to Feature Modern Setting and 64-Player Maps
EA's Battlefield Franchise Returns to Modernity
Electronic Arts has officially announced that the next Battlefield game will revert back to a modern setting. After experimenting with the near-future world and historical eras in previous titles like Battlefield 2042, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield V, the franchise is making a bold return. The much-anticipated next installment promises to reintegrate classic elements that fans have missed.
Reinvention of Gameplay
With Head of Respawn, Vince Zampella, emphasizing a return to core Battlefield elements, players can expect 64-player maps to make a comeback. Battlefield 2042's 128-player format received mixed feedback, prompting this re-evaluation of player experience. According to Zampella, the goal is to focus on creating ‘well-designed play spaces’ rather than expanding scale unnecessarily.
Return of Traditional Classes
In a nod to its roots, EA has confirmed that traditional classes will be reinstated in the new game. The Specialist system, which replaced the classic classes with unique character abilities in Battlefield 2042, has been deemed incompatible with the franchise's identity.
Concept Art Provides Sneak Peek
Recent concept art has revealed exciting new aesthetics, hinting at features such as aerial and naval combat, as well as large-scale environmental destruction, all hallmarks of previous Battlefield releases. While there is no official release date yet, community programs and playtesting are anticipated in the near future.
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